Ever wanted to learn how to eat healthier on campus? Want to know how to eat healthy at Seasons? This is the place to learn how! Find recipes from other students, healthy foods to add to the shopping list, how to choose the right meal for every time of the day, for any day of the week! Have a question? Ask our dietician! Feel free to contribute with your own ideas, suggestions, and recipes.
Here's a link to our wiki:
http://www.falcongourmet.wetpaint.com/
Showing posts with label food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label food. Show all posts
Monday, April 28, 2008
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Tips to Skip the Scare of Food Poisoning
It seems that everywhere we turn now, there is a fear that our food is contaminated. So many cases have hit the news about people getting food poisoning, even from celebrities!
Below are some tips that I found from Yahoo!: To see the full article click this.
1. Wash your hands, utensils and food surfaces often
2. Keep raw foods separate from ready-to-eat foods
3. Cook foods to a safe temperature
4. Refrigerate or freeze perishable foods promptly
5. Defrost food safely
6. Use caution when serving food
7. Throw it out when in doubt
8. Know when to avoid certain foods altogether
As college students, this may not always apply as you might not always cook your own meals. However, as we move towards independence, these are great tips to keep in mind. These tips are applicable to eating out as well. So keep them in mind!
Below are some tips that I found from Yahoo!: To see the full article click this.
1. Wash your hands, utensils and food surfaces often
2. Keep raw foods separate from ready-to-eat foods
3. Cook foods to a safe temperature
4. Refrigerate or freeze perishable foods promptly
5. Defrost food safely
6. Use caution when serving food
7. Throw it out when in doubt
8. Know when to avoid certain foods altogether
As college students, this may not always apply as you might not always cook your own meals. However, as we move towards independence, these are great tips to keep in mind. These tips are applicable to eating out as well. So keep them in mind!
Sunday, April 13, 2008
5 Easy Tips to Curb Your Appetite
Ever get the urge to just...eat? Sometimes you just feel like you're hungry, even though you had just eaten something not too long ago!
Well, here are 5 tips that will help you fight that unnecessary hunger, found on Joy's Healthy Bite from Yahoo!:
Count Those Sheep
Getting more sleep is the biggest factor in curbing your appetite. Not getting enough sleep will will cause exhaustion and an imbalance in hormones -- specifically hormones that regulate appetite. At the same time, sleeping too much while not getting enough exercise is not good either. Doctors recommend a full seven hours of R & R.
More Fiber and Protein
Adding more protein and fiber into each meal meal will also decrease hunger urges. "Protein takes more time to digest and therefore keeps you full longer. Fiber helps by absorbing water, and then expanding in your stomach - literally creating bulk to make you feel fuller and have less room for more."
Less Variety
The less you have to choose from, the less likely you'll eat everything in your pantry. Limiting yourself and controlling what you buy at the supermarket will keep you from searching your cabinets for those "fill-me-up-snacks."
Bright Lights
Hard to believe, but eating in a well lit room will also decrease your appetite. It's harder to stuff your face if you will get embarrassed if other people see you.
Trick Yourself
Reverse psychology works very well. Tricking yourself into eating less will help in fighting hunger. Smaller portions or different scents will aid in taking your mind off your growling stomach (or thought of a growling stomach).
Well, here are 5 tips that will help you fight that unnecessary hunger, found on Joy's Healthy Bite from Yahoo!:
Count Those Sheep
Getting more sleep is the biggest factor in curbing your appetite. Not getting enough sleep will will cause exhaustion and an imbalance in hormones -- specifically hormones that regulate appetite. At the same time, sleeping too much while not getting enough exercise is not good either. Doctors recommend a full seven hours of R & R.
More Fiber and Protein
Adding more protein and fiber into each meal meal will also decrease hunger urges. "Protein takes more time to digest and therefore keeps you full longer. Fiber helps by absorbing water, and then expanding in your stomach - literally creating bulk to make you feel fuller and have less room for more."
Less Variety
The less you have to choose from, the less likely you'll eat everything in your pantry. Limiting yourself and controlling what you buy at the supermarket will keep you from searching your cabinets for those "fill-me-up-snacks."
Bright Lights
Hard to believe, but eating in a well lit room will also decrease your appetite. It's harder to stuff your face if you will get embarrassed if other people see you.
Trick Yourself
Reverse psychology works very well. Tricking yourself into eating less will help in fighting hunger. Smaller portions or different scents will aid in taking your mind off your growling stomach (or thought of a growling stomach).
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